Textile Exports in Pakistan Likely to Decline in 2026
Pakistan’s textile sector earned $17.85 billion in exports in 2025, but rising costs, structural weaknesses, and global trade shifts threaten a decline in 2026....
K-Electric Partners Neem Paymenow for Wage Access
K-Electric has partnered with Neem Paymenow to provide Shariah-compliant earned wage access for its employees. The initiative aims to boost financial flexibility...
US Eyes Pakistan’s Minerals, Rail Sector
The United States has expressed interest in Pakistan’s railways and critical minerals sectors, offering locomotive sales and cooperation on mineral assessments....
Pakistan Launches PM Cloud Program
The government has launched the Prime Minister’s Cloud Program to help Pakistani startups scale through affordable cloud infrastructure. The initiative aims to...
Easypaisa Digital Bank Hits 15 trillion Milestone
Easypaisa Digital Bank processed over PKR 15 trillion across 3.8 billion transactions in 2025, marking its first year of operations. The bank also partnered with...
IFC to Support Islamabad Water Projects
The International Finance Corporation will provide technical assistance to the CDA for three water and sewage projects in Islamabad under a PPP framework. The initiate...
Pakistan Plans Inaugural $250M Panda Bond
Pakistan is planning to issue a $250 million Panda Bond tranche in January to deepen financial ties with China and diversify its financing base. The proposed...
Pakistan, Russia Explore Strategic Oil Pact
Pakistan and Russia are in active talks on a potential oil-sector agreement covering exploration, production, and refining, as energy ministries negotiate terms....
Pakistan Unveils IMF-Backed Climate Reform Plan
Pakistan has committed to a 13-point climate reform agenda under its IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility, including a new carbon levy on fuel. The measures...
Pakistan Signs Binance Deal to Tokenise Assets
Pakistan has signed an MoU with Binance to explore tokenisation of up to $2 billion in sovereign and real-world assets, signalling a shift toward blockchain-enabled...
